On April 6, 2024, a fatal shooting occurred in the West Englewood neighborhood on Chicago's South Side, resulting in the death of Clifton Boyd, a 55-year-old man. The incident took place around 11 a.m. in the 6700 block of South Ashland Avenue. According to police, Boyd was shot after someone fired a gun at him from a vehicle.
Boyd was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.
His identity was confirmed by the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are still under investigation. Boyd was found by a co-worker at an auto shop where he worked. The co-worker reported finding Boyd on the ground and immediately called for an ambulance. Relatives and co-workers of Boyd have expressed that they cannot think of any reason why he would be targeted.
As of the current date, no suspects are in custody for Boyd's shooting, and the investigation is ongoing by the Chicago police. This incident was part of a weekend marked by significant gun violence in Chicago, with multiple other shootings reported across the city.
